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s your backyard an oasis for you? Craig Slaaen from Picture Perfect Landscapes thinks it should be. “Your backyard should be a welcomed respite from the world, a place that brings you calm and joy,” states Craig. A small quick change which might take only three or four days onsite can make a huge difference in the feeling and usability of a space.
“Your backyard should be a welcomed respite from the world, a place that brings you calm and joy…” —Craig Slaaen Craig knows that it is important to create an appropriate plan for each client, whether it be as simple as new plantings and flower beds or adding major features. With a degree in Ornamental Horticulture, Craig will tell you that choosing the right plantings is critical. He has the training and experience to guide you toward the very best choices—from screen plantings for privacy; foundation plantings to hide unsightly foundations; or a focal point planting to create a specific point of interest in the overall design of your property. In this locale
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it is often important to choose plantings that are deer-tolerant, and likewise, choices need to be made in regard to the amount of sun or shade the specific location receives. Picture Perfect Landscapes has an architect on staff to help plan all of your outdoor transformations. Designs may include a new patio, water features, a swimming pool, gazebo, pergola, outdoor grilling stations or even a fireplace with a TV! Renovations can include your entire property and be scheduled to take place over time and in stages according to scope and budget, sometimes over multiple seasons, or even years. Foundation plantings and a new walkway in front of a house can completely change the curb appeal and value of a home, while a patio and some greenery can create that mini oasis in a backyard where none previously existed. You might even find yourself deciding on a “staycation” after a quick change! If your outdoor space could use a transformation now is the best time to start the process.
Picture Perfect Landscapes 973-439-9300 www.PicturePerfectLandscape.com June 2019
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